Respond to the discussion question. Then respond to two of your classmates with a meaningful comment or question.
Before the book: Getting in front of a crowd is scary. Tell about a time when you had to perform in front of a crowd. How did you feel? What did you do to calm your nerves?
After Chapter 1 and 2: Why do you think the Herdman children misbehave so often? Explain why you think they misbehave and what can be done to help them behave more often at school.
After Chapter 6: Predict what will happen at the end of the novel. How do you think the pageant will go? How will the Herdman children behave? Use three examples from the book to support your prediction.
Respond to the discussion question. Then respond to two of your classmates with a meaningful comment or question.
Before the book: Getting in front of a crowd is scary. Tell about a time when you had to perform in front of a crowd. How did you feel? What did you do to calm your nerves?
After Chapter 1 and 2: Why do you think the Herdman children misbehave so often? Explain why you think they misbehave and what can be done to help them behave more often at school.
After Chapter 6: Predict what will happen at the end of the novel. How do you think the pageant will go? How will the Herdman children behave? Use three examples from the book to support your prediction.